SEOUL, April 30 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue in the first quarter of 2025, bolstered by strong smartphone and premium appliance sales.
The company reported consolidated revenue of 79.14 trillion won, or about $59.1 billion, a 4 percent increase from the previous quarter. Operating profit rose to 6.7 trillion won, or $5 billion.
Samsung also invested a record 9 trillion won ($6.7 billion) in research and development during the period, underscoring its commitment to long-term growth despite volatile market conditions.
The company's Device Experience (DX) division led the performance, with revenue climbing 28 percent quarter-over-quarter.
Strong sales of flagship smartphones, particularly the Galaxy S25 series, along with an expanded lineup of high-value home appliances, helped drive the division’s gains.
The Mobile Experience business recorded robust double-digit profitability, benefiting from solid device momentum, lower component costs, and operational efficiencies.
The semiconductor-focused Device Solutions (DS) division reported revenue of 25.1 trillion won and an operating profit of 1.1 trillion won, though sales declined 17 percent from the previous quarter.
Server DRAM demand expanded and NAND prices showed early signs of recovery, but High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) sales were hindered by semiconductor export controls.
Samsung Display Company recorded revenue of 5.9 trillion won and an operating profit of 0.5 trillion won. Performance in small display panels weakened due to seasonal factors, but the large display segment showed improvement, supported by the introduction of new QD-OLED monitors for major customers.
Harman, Samsung’s automotive and audio technology subsidiary, maintained year-over-year growth despite entering a seasonally slower period, posting revenue of 3.4 trillion won and operating profit of 0.3 trillion won, buoyed by a refined product portfolio.
Looking ahead to the second quarter, Samsung anticipates a seasonal decline in smartphone demand but will focus on sustaining flagship sales, including its Galaxy S25 Edge model.
The Visual Display business plans to launch its 2025 lineup of AI-powered televisions globally, while the home appliance division will target peak-season demand with new Bespoke AI products and air conditioners.
For the second half of the year, Samsung is betting on the growing demand for AI server memory, aiming to expand sales of its 12-layer HBM3E and high-capacity DDR5 modules. It also plans to address the emerging trend of on-device AI with the rollout of its 10.7Gbps LPDDR5x technology.
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